Account Coordinator, Tech PR
About The Position
SourceCode is an award-winning communications firm working with consumer and B2B technology brands. The Account Coordinator provides foundational support to client accounts and is expected to participate actively and collaboratively rather than remain on the sidelines. This early-career role offers opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities and grow professionally through initiative, client work, and team participation. The position is hybrid and based in the New York City area. Employees work in the office Tuesday through Thursday at the headquarters near Penn Station and remotely on Monday and Friday. The salary range is $50,000–$55,000.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of PR experience or a strong internship background.
- Foundational understanding of PR agency operations and basic familiarity with industry tools such as Muck Rack.
- Appreciation for how the media operates and demonstrable experience building targeted media lists and pitching journalists, influencers, or analysts.
- Strong writing and research skills, including the ability to research a business or industry and develop a thoughtful position on a relevant topic.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.
- Ability to communicate workload clearly and proactively manage expectations across multiple deadlines.
- Curiosity, creative problem-solving ability, and willingness to try approaches beyond one-size-fits-all strategies.
- Ambitious, adaptable, hard-working attitude; ability to think on your feet, meet strict deadlines, and contribute to a growing team.
- Ability to articulate ideas succinctly and draft written materials accurately.
- Currently based in the NYC area or prepared to relocate to NYC by the official start date.
Responsibilities
- Draft press releases, media pitches, and client reports in collaboration with senior team members.
- Research and build targeted media lists using tools such as Muck Rack, support daily outreach, and pitch stories.
- Track media coverage and analyze Muck Rack data to identify industry themes and trends for client reports.
- Communicate with client contacts through Slack, email, and status calls; provide updates and draft client messages.
- Monitor relevant daily news and identify rapid-response media opportunities.
- Track speaker opportunities, awards, event calendars, and seasonal editorial calendars.
- Research targeted influencers and assist with social calendar management and content creation.
- Prepare meeting agendas, action items, call reports, and recap emails for team-lead review.
- Coordinate and track account workflows across teams to ensure timely service delivery.
- Contribute creative ideas during internal and client brainstorming and planning sessions.
- Stay aware of client goals and KPIs and alert team members when tasks fall behind schedule, with recommendations as appropriate.
- Learn agency processes, maintain accurate time-tracking, and understand the impact of under- or over-servicing clients.
- Participate actively in business development to support agency growth.
- Develop writing skills, stay current on industry trends, and participate in professional development sessions each quarter.
Benefits
- Robust benefits program
- Unlimited vacation with PTO minimums
- Unlimited sick time
- 401(k) with company match
- Monthly wellness and mobile stipends
- Two ‘NOPE’ days per year
- Profit-sharing program
- Workplace flexibility
- Professional learning and development allotment
- Six-month paid parental leave
- Transit benefits
- Paid volunteer and professional development days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
